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Academic programme

Master of Social Work

8302

Admissions

Entry requirements

Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.

  1. Person applying for entry into this programme must have an overall GPA 2.7 or greater in an approved undergraduate degree
  2. Persons who have an overall GPA of less than 2.7 must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Social Work Field after completing an approved undergraduate programme
  3. Persons who may opt to do the Master in Social Work programme, and do not have the relevant undergraduate background may be required to take undergraduate courses within the relevant area and must pass those courses with at least an overall of 2.7
  4. Applicant has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work awarded by the University of Guyana or a recognized University/Tertiary institution, with an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher (or equivalent ECTS standing). Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.
  5. Applicant has Bachelor’s degree in Social Work awarded by the University of Guyana or a recognized University/Tertiary institution with an overall GPA of less than 2.7 but not lower than 2.5 (or equivalent ECTS standing); and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the practice of social work. Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.
  6. Applicant has a recognized Bachelor’s degree, outside of the discipline of social work but within the field of the social sciences/related academic discipline; with an overall GPA of not less than 2.7 (or equivalent ECTS standing), and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the practice of social work or a related field; following the award of their undergraduate degree. Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.
  7. Applicant has a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or another Social Sciences/related academic discipline with an overall GPA of not less than 2.7 (or equivalent ECTS standing); is desirous of pursuing not more than an aggregate total of twelve (12) MSW/graduate credits with a maximum enrollment duration of one academic year, commencing from the date of their first enrollment as a special student. Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.
  8. Applicant has satisfied the conditions/requirements for admission to the MSW programme under the proviso/item, 6.4.1. of the MSW Transition Document, 2025. Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.
  9. Applicant has satisfied the conditions/requirements for admission to the MSW programme under the proviso/item, 6.4.2 of the MSW Transition Document, 2025. Applicant must also successfully complete an interview and a written assessment.

Programme structure

Courses by year and semester

Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.

First Year

Semester 1

3 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MSW5102 Advanced Counselling Skills and Techniques 3 —
MSW5103 Identity, Diversity and Anti-Discriminatory Practice 3 —
MSW5101 Philosophy/Critical Perspectives in Social Work 3 —

Semester 2

2 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MSW5200 Advanced Practicum 6 —
MSW5201 Research Methodology 3 —

Semester 3

2 courses
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
YYY6202 Elective (3 Credits) 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302
YYY6201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose one (1) of the following MSW5202, MSW5301 and MSW5302

Annual Attachment

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12 —
Second Year

Annual Attachment

1 course
Course code Course title Credits Remarks
MSW5203 Practice Research Project and Seminar 12 Select this course in second year, if you have registered for this course before in the 1st year and has not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (MSW 5203) in the 1st year. Please consult your HOD or the Admissions Division for further clarification.